Our mission is to empower all walks of life to be ambassadors of the outdoors. Our goal is to provide you with straightforward choices when it comes to gear. While gear is not a requirement to explore and enjoy the outdoors, the right gear in the right context goes a long way to being comfortable and safe...What kind of outdoor articles are you interested in reading? Comment below!

Founded in 2015, Backpackers.com is an outdoor publication that provides straightforward information on outdoor gear and wilderness exploration for all types of adventurers. See our in-depth (and epic) gear reviews, outdoor guides, and trip reports. Indulge your inner gear-nerd and become an ambassador of the outdoors with our hashtag campaign: #GearUpandGetOutside

#FlashBackFriday to last summer, somewhere on the John Muir Trail, our writer @kaymkieffer trekked 210 miles over the course of three weeks. In fact, Kara is currently doing a mega-walkabout on the #PacificCrestTrail on a mission to protect, promote, and preserve the PCT as an ambassador for @pctassociation . Hike on, Kara! ...

Check out my story about Havasu Falls on @backpackerscom (link in bio). It was a transformative experience to hike this trail and to reflect upon it in this post. Please share....@backpackerscom - Havasupai, or Havasu Falls is one of the most picturesque destinations in the American Southwest due to its turquoise waters, soaring waterfalls, and the striking contrast between the harsh desert and this lush oasis.

Havasupai, or Havasu Falls is one of the most picturesque destinations in the American Southwest due to its turquoise waters, soaring waterfalls, and the striking contrast between the harsh desert and this lush oasis.